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FludrocortisoneAka: Florinef

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  1. Mechanism
    1. Systemic Corticosteroid
    2. Expands intravascular volume
  2. Indications
    1. Adrenal Insufficiency
    2. Orthostatic Hypotension (some forms)
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. Volume overload
    2. Hypokalemia
    3. Hypomagnesemia
    4. Headache
    5. Edema
    6. Weight gain
    7. Supine Hypertension
  4. References
    1. (2003) Lexi-comp Drug Database

Fludrocortisone (C0016280)

Definition (MSH)A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity.
Definition (NCI)A synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to replace steroid hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland.
ConceptsSteroid (T110) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121) , Hormone (T125)
MSHD005438
English9 alpha Fludrohydrocortisone, 9 alpha Fluoro 17 Hydroxycorticosterone, 9 alpha Fluorohydrocortisone, 9 alpha-Fluoro-17-Hydroxycorticosterone, 9 alpha-Fluorohydrocortisone, 9 Fluoro 17 Hydroxycortisone, 9 Fluorocortisol, 9 Fluorohydrocortisone, 9-Fluoro-17-Hydroxycortisone, 9-Fluorocortisol, 9-Fluorohydrocortisone, Fludrocortisone, Fludrocortisone preparation, FLUOROCORTISOL 09
Spanishfludrocortisona, preparado con fludrocortisona, preparado de fludrocortisona
Parent ConceptsHydrocortisone (C0020268), Mineralocorticoids (C0026160), Pregnenediones (C0033013), Synthetic mineralocorticoid (C0026161), Synthetic glucocorticoid, fluorinated (C1289952)
SourcesCSP, LNC, MSH, NCI, NDFRT, PDQ, RXNORM, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT, USPMG, VANDF
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Florinef (C0060486)

ConceptsSteroid (T110) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
MSHC034635
EnglishBristol-Myers Squibb brand of fludrocortisone 21-acetate, Florinef, Florinef acetate, Monarch brand of fludrocortisone 21-acetate, Shire brand of fludrocortisone 21-acetate
SourcesMSH, NCI, PDQ, RXNORM
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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